Omaha,
NE,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Literacy in Omaha United States | University of Nebraska Omaha
University of Nebraska Omaha
|
Omaha United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
16,860
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The Master of Science in Literacy offered by the College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences equips educators with the expertise, competencies, and mindset to seamlessly blend modern literacy theories with effective teaching methodologies.
Throughout the program, participants will deepen their understanding in these key aspects:
Applying reading and writing research across all subject areas
Techniques for supporting struggling readers and writers in PK-12 environments
Leadership capabilities for guiding both students and fellow educators in literacy
Recognizing diverse student needs in reading and writing development
Employing diverse literary works to strengthen students' reading and writing abilities
This graduate program targets certified educators seeking to refine their skills in fostering student literacy. Literacy skills serve as vital connectors that enable individuals to accomplish beyond their expectations (ILA). Advanced literacy studies will strengthen educators' capacity to enhance literacy instruction across all subjects and specialties, including:
Elementary Education
Secondary Education, Special Education, Title I programs, Reading Specialist roles, and Literacy Coaching
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
A minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale).
English Language Proficiency: Applicants are required to have a command of oral and written English. Those who do not hold a baccalaureate or other advanced degree from the United States, OR a baccalaureate or other advanced degree from a pre-determined country on the waiver list, must meet the minimum language proficiency score requirement in order to be considered for admission.
Paper-based TOEFL: 550, Internet-based TOEFL: 80, IELTS: 6.5, PTE: 53, Duolingo: 105
Valid teaching certificate
UNO College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences Personal and Professional Fitness form
International students who do not expect to teach in the US may be eligible for admission.
English Language Proficiency: Applicants are required to have a command of oral and written English. Those who do not hold a baccalaureate or other advanced degree from the United States, OR a baccalaureate or other advanced degree from a pre-determined country on the waiver list, must meet the minimum language proficiency score requirement in order to be considered for admission.
Paper-based TOEFL: 550, Internet-based TOEFL: 80, IELTS: 6.5, PTE: 53, Duolingo: 105
Valid teaching certificate
UNO College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences Personal and Professional Fitness form
International students who do not expect to teach in the US may be eligible for admission.
Tuition
USD
16,860